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Head of Autonomy
South San Francisco, CA
$190k-$250k / year
full-timelead Hybridagriculture
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll define the autonomy strategy for our autonomous tractor fleet, balancing research with commercial-ready development. You'll own the roadmap, manage subsystems like perception and controls, and build a high-performance team in a fast-paced startup. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in agricultural automation.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Define autonomy strategy across multiple machine types
- Prioritize subsystem development aligned with product roadmaps
- Oversee software features from prototyping to deployment
- Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Implement simulation-driven development methodologies
📋 Requirements
- 8+ years of autonomous software development experience
- 3+ years in technical leadership of cross-functional teams
- Deep expertise in perception, localization, planning, navigation, or controls
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
✨ Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or AI
- Experience in automotive, agriculture, or off-road autonomy
- Passion for startup agility and rapid innovation
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